So, the bun-in-the-oven thinks she's done baking. I went into premature labor on Thursday night and have been in the hospital ever since. I'm only 31 weeks (and a few days) so she CANNOT come out right now. It's just too early.
Bed rest is pretty crappy. I've been on bed rest and some yucky medicine since last Tuesday trying to stop the contractions, but I was unsuccessful...so now I sit in the hospital all day staring at the ceiling. Good times.
I also have a pregnancy induced heart murmur (which they say is normal and will go away after I deliver), severe headaches (from the medicine), severe muscle aches (the medicine has made me shake pretty bad since Tuesday so my muscles are a bit tired), and a slew of other things that are making me miserable. It took 3 people and 5 "sticks" for them to get my IV in and they poked a valve so my arms are bruised and I feel pretty beaten up. The food is beyond horrible and they make me drink so much water that I have to get up every 15 minutes to pee (no exaggeration). I don't think "miserable" even begins to describe this situation. I miss being at home, seeing Jayda do her funny things throughout the day, and I miss a good nights sleep next to my wonderful hubby.
This pregnancy, like my pregnancy with Jayda, has been relatively sucky! I threw up at least 3 times a day for 5 months straight and now this? What is wrong with my body? As a woman, was I not divinely created to perform this exact task? This is ridiculous!
However, the say the baby looks healthy and they are doing everything they can to keep her inside. The end-goal, of having a healthy and happy baby, is the only thing that is important right now. This too shall pass. Who knew that my dreams of wanting a "few minutes to myself" where I don't have to work, or clean, or cook, or watch Jayda, or do laundry, etc would be answered this way? Be careful what you wish for, right?
Russ' mom, Rosemary, (the best mother-in-law in the entire world) will fly into town tomorrow to help take care of the family. She's so great and Jayda will be so happy to spend the time with her (and lets face it-Russ won't mind the meals cooked by his mama!)
My future little one better appreciate all this...but even if she doesn't I know that it will all be worth it the minute they place her in my arms.
Thanks to all of you for your help with Jayda (Heather, Julie, and Stephanie you guys are the best!) and prayers.
4 comments:
Well my dear friend...don't think I have forgotten you! I plan on going to your house as soon as I get a little enegy ;)
And personally I think your baby wants to come out so soon, because she knows how amzing it would be to be your daughter and just can't wait! So if anything...you brought this uppon yourself! by being such an amazing mommy! ;) Hope you feel better, and I'm still praying for you and your girls!
I love you!
Pam.
Sweet Cori! Pam has it right, baby girl is just too darn excited to meet her fabulous family! We hope you feel better and all goes well! Keep that bun a'cookin! We love you tons! Kerri and Fam
Holy cow! I can't believe that! Too bad you can't be sedated and go into a deep long sleep until that baby comes out....that might make the time in the hospital go faster. Oh...I wish I was there to help you! I would take Jayda in a heartbeat! Soon enough though, because it looks like we are headed back to Fairfax for another summer!
Oh Cori! You are supermom! I can't believe all you do. Pam and Kerri are right--that little one is coming to a great family! Take care--we keep you in our prayers always!
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